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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,542.91, 1,309,416.21 and 604,839.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,542.91, 1,309,416.21 and 604,839.53 is: 834,950.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,542.91 : 1,309,416.21 = 604,839.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,542.91/1,309,416.21 = 604,839.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,542.91x = 1,309,416.21 × 604,839.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,542.91x = 791,986,678,483.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,986,678,483.70/948,542.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834,950.82

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